Learn more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a book which deals with subjects pertaining to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses (MOOCs). Modern evolvements in digital education technology are making it possible for students in nations all aver the world to take part in online courses. These MOOCs are commonly free but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous topics that learning technology organizations are having to attend to today because online learning technology is developing so rapidly. This collected edition describes many different types of MOOC options and the full range of business plans related to MOOCs. How can institutions make sure that the quality of education provided by these MOOC courses is adequate? How can learners ensure that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Udacity to conduct these massively open online courses? What original teaching practices and assessment strategies are optimal? How can teachers handle problems like low motivation and high dropout rates?

As online learning becomes more abundant there is a expanding need to be aware of how these MOOC classes are being conducted. Trainers and numerous other participants would like to better comprehend the outcomes of these promising new open educational ventures. Professors want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be improved. To satisfy this growing need for data MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of these MOOCs and other open educational topics. This dramatic new book also explores the key controversies associated with these massive online courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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